The bill amends the composition and appointment process of the Kansas State Fair Board. It introduces legislative leadership as appointing authorities for members from the general public, replacing the previous system where all such members were appointed solely by the governor. Specifically, the bill stipulates that there will be seven members from the general public, with appointments made by the speaker and leaders of both the House and Senate, ensuring representation from various extension areas and requiring at least one member to be a resident of Reno County.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement that members appointed from the general public be actively involved in agriculture production or agribusiness. The terms of the appointed members are also clarified, with initial terms varying from one to three years based on the appointing authority, followed by standard three-year terms thereafter. The bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 74-520a, thereby updating the legal framework governing the Kansas State Fair Board.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 74-520a